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Fujifilm X-M1 LCD Screen Replacement

Introduction

This guide will help you replace the LCD screen on the Fujifilm X-M1.

We highly suggest you use a magnetic project mat or an organization tray. This camera has many different types of screws and keeping them organized is key to proper reassembly.

What you need

  1. Fujifilm X-M1 LCD Screen Replacement, Battery: step 1, image 1 of 2 Fujifilm X-M1 LCD Screen Replacement, Battery: step 1, image 2 of 2

    • Turn the camera upside down to locate the battery compartment.

    • Slide the button up to open the compartment.

    • Slide the orange button up to release the battery.

    • The battery is not shown in these photos.

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  2. Fujifilm X-M1 LCD Screen Replacement, Lens Assembly: step 2, image 1 of 3 Fujifilm X-M1 LCD Screen Replacement, Lens Assembly: step 2, image 2 of 3 Fujifilm X-M1 LCD Screen Replacement, Lens Assembly: step 2, image 3 of 3

    • Twist the lens cap to remove it from the camera.

    • Remove the six 6.5 mm Phillips screws from the front of the lens assembly.

    • Use tweezers to remove the top metal ring and the thin metal ring below it .

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  3. Fujifilm X-M1 LCD Screen Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the four 4.3 mm Phillips screws inside the lens assembly.

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  4. Fujifilm X-M1 LCD Screen Replacement, Back Case: step 4, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the six 2.5 mm Phillips screws from the bottom of the camera.

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  5. Fujifilm X-M1 LCD Screen Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 1

    • Use tweezers or a finger nail to peel back the rubber cover on the left handgrip.

    • Remove the 3.4 mm Phillips screw.

    • Remove the 3.7 mm screw.

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  6. Fujifilm X-M1 LCD Screen Replacement: step 6, image 1 of 1

    • Use tweezers or a fingernail to peel back the rubber cover on the right handgrip.

    • Remove the 3.2 mm Phillips screw.

    • Remove the 3.8 mm Phillips screw.

    • Remove the 2.8 mm Phillips screw.

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  7. Fujifilm X-M1 LCD Screen Replacement: step 7, image 1 of 2 Fujifilm X-M1 LCD Screen Replacement: step 7, image 2 of 2

    • Use tweezers to slide the metal shield straight out of the external flash mount.

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  8. Fujifilm X-M1 LCD Screen Replacement: step 8, image 1 of 3 Fujifilm X-M1 LCD Screen Replacement: step 8, image 2 of 3 Fujifilm X-M1 LCD Screen Replacement: step 8, image 3 of 3

    • Remove the four 4.6 mm Phillips screws from the external flash mount.

    • Use tweezers or two fingers to remove the mount clip.

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  10. Fujifilm X-M1 LCD Screen Replacement: step 9, image 1 of 1

    • Extend the LCD.

    • Remove the two black 4.3 mm Phillips screws from the back case.

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  11. Fujifilm X-M1 LCD Screen Replacement: step 10, image 1 of 2 Fujifilm X-M1 LCD Screen Replacement: step 10, image 2 of 2

    • Use two fingers to peel back and remove the black plastic cover from behind the LCD.

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  12. Fujifilm X-M1 LCD Screen Replacement: step 11, image 1 of 3 Fujifilm X-M1 LCD Screen Replacement: step 11, image 2 of 3 Fujifilm X-M1 LCD Screen Replacement: step 11, image 3 of 3

    • Slowly pull the back frame away from the camera.

    • Do not attempt to remove the frame, as it is attached to the camera by a ribbon cable.

    • Use tweezers to pull the white and blue ribbon cable out of the connector.

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  13. Fujifilm X-M1 LCD Screen Replacement: step 12, image 1 of 1

    • Slide the frame around the LCD to remove it from the camera.

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  14. Fujifilm X-M1 LCD Screen Replacement: step 13, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the two 2.6 mm Phillips screws from the right side of the metal frame.

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  15. Fujifilm X-M1 LCD Screen Replacement: step 14, image 1 of 2 Fujifilm X-M1 LCD Screen Replacement: step 14, image 2 of 2

    • Use tweezers to unhook the speaker near the left handgrip.

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  16. Fujifilm X-M1 LCD Screen Replacement: step 15, image 1 of 2 Fujifilm X-M1 LCD Screen Replacement: step 15, image 2 of 2

    • Slowly lift the metal frame away from the motherboard.

    • Do not attempt to remove the frame, as it is attached to the motherboard by a large ribbon cable.

    • Use tweezers to remove the plastic covering the motherboard.

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  17. Fujifilm X-M1 LCD Screen Replacement: step 16, image 1 of 3 Fujifilm X-M1 LCD Screen Replacement: step 16, image 2 of 3 Fujifilm X-M1 LCD Screen Replacement: step 16, image 3 of 3

    • To remove the ribbon cable, flip back the orange lock on the large ZIF connector with the flat end of a spudger.

    • If the ribbon cable does not pop out on its own, use tweezers to pull it out of the connector.

    • Remove the back case.

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  18. Fujifilm X-M1 LCD Screen Replacement, LCD Screen: step 17, image 1 of 2 Fujifilm X-M1 LCD Screen Replacement, LCD Screen: step 17, image 2 of 2

    • Remove the four 2.6 mm Phillips screws from the LCD hinges.

    • Tilt the LCD away from the metal frame.

    • Do not attempt to remove the LCD, as it is attached to the metal frame by a ribbon cable.

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  19. Fujifilm X-M1 LCD Screen Replacement: step 18, image 1 of 2 Fujifilm X-M1 LCD Screen Replacement: step 18, image 2 of 2

    • Use two fingers to pull the ribbon through the hole in the metal frame.

    • Remove the LCD from the metal frame.

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  20. Fujifilm X-M1 LCD Screen Replacement: step 19, image 1 of 2 Fujifilm X-M1 LCD Screen Replacement: step 19, image 2 of 2

    • Use the pointed end of a spudger to remove the ribbon cover on the back of the LCD.

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  21. Fujifilm X-M1 LCD Screen Replacement: step 20, image 1 of 2 Fujifilm X-M1 LCD Screen Replacement: step 20, image 2 of 2

    • Remove the two 2.6 mm Phillips screws from the right hand side of the LCD screen.

    • Remove the two 2.6 mm Phillips screws from the left hand side of the LCD screen.

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  22. Fujifilm X-M1 LCD Screen Replacement: step 21, image 1 of 3 Fujifilm X-M1 LCD Screen Replacement: step 21, image 2 of 3 Fujifilm X-M1 LCD Screen Replacement: step 21, image 3 of 3

    • Use a plastic opening tool to pry the LCD case open.

    • Once the case is open, pull the ribbon through the hole on the back case.

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  23. Fujifilm X-M1 LCD Screen Replacement: step 22, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the LCD from the screen cover.

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Conclusion

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

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